Monday, January 26, 2009

projects

I've been busy working on a couple projects.

First is a bow holder for all the bows we have. We love bows. And since I've had all of Grace's bows just hanging on some ribbon for a year I decided to make a little bow holder. I didn't want one of the ones with their initials since I have 2 girls and I keep their bows in a bathroom that they both share. I got the little plaque at the dollar store and then used ribbon I already had... cheap project!!

Up close

Look it matches the polka dots in the shower curtain!

I also decide that our kitchen table needed a face lift. This is a table that my aunt and uncle gave to me when I was a sophomore in college. They had it for about 20 years and I have used it for about 10. And I just really don't want to spend our extra money on a new kitchen table so I decided to paint it black. Totally different, but I really like it.

Before (I had started to sand it when I remembered I needed to take a before pic)

After (well sort of... still in my garage waiting for me to Polyurethane it and push it back together)

I actually think the after picture doesn't give it justice b/c it really is pretty... so I'll post another picture once its back in my kitchen nook.

Table looks nice.Miss Averee has one with her name on it, too. I sold a ton of these over the Christmas holidays!Glad to know that after we have baby # 2, I'll still be able to be crafty, since you have time for it.

Hey girl --- did you sand down that table? or just paint over the top?? I'm in the mood to paint our kitchen cabinets - but should probably start with something smaller - like a coffee table or something...looks great!

Look at you, Miss Creative! I'm impressed :) I LOVE the bow holder & I'm in desperate need of one with two girls as well. What dollar store did you get it at? Did you cut holes in in for the ribbon yourself? love it!

Hi, I'm Lisa! I live in Texas where I was born and raised. I am married to the most wonderful man, Adam, who is my college sweetheart! I use to work in Human Resources doing benefits, but after my beautiful daughter, Grace, was born in February of 2006 I decided to become a Stay-at-home Mom. We had our second daughter, Emma, in March of 2008 and our third and final little girl, Layla, in March of 2011. We feel wonderful blessed to have three little girls running around our house! So here is a little taste of what a day is like in my shoes. ENJOY!